Sam Houston State University Undergraduate Catalog 2006-2008
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Secondary Education Course Descriptions

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SED 374 Human Growth and Learning. This course examines growth and learning in elementary and secondary environments. Major theories of teaching-learning processes are studied. Human development related to education is emphasized. Special attention is paid to the cultural milieu. Field experiences (10 hours) in 8-12 public schools included in this course. Prerequisite: Junior status. Credit 3

SED 383 Media and Technology in Secondary Schools. This course is designed to provide teachers who seek certification at the secondary level with an introductory overview of the teacher education program, with an introduction into instructional issues and teaching models, and with an introduction into how technology impacts education both in terms of increasing teacher productivity and in terms of integrating technology into instruction. Prerequisite: Junior status. Credit 3.

SED 464 Methods of Teaching in Secondary Schools. This course provides a study of the objectives and the selection, organization, and presentation of the subject matter of the various secondary school subjects, instruction in the organization of units of work, and demonstration teaching. A minimum of 30 hours will be spent in field experiences in a public school classroom. To be taken the semester prior to student teaching. Prerequisites:SED 374 and 383, admission to educator preparation program required, and Departmental Approval. Field experiences in 8-12 public schools included in this course. This course is taken in block with RDG 392 and SED 494. Credit 3.

SED 475 Problems. This course is designed to permit individual students to study specific areas of interest and need. Prerequisite: Approval of Coordinator of Secondary Education. Credit 3.

SED 476 Developing a Professional Teacher Portfolio. The purpose of this course is to provide the prospective secondary teacher the opportunity to organize artifacts on the development, exploration, integration, application, and teaching of content knowledge, pedagogical knowledge and skill development in the development of a professional teacher portfolio. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in student teaching and Departmental Approval. Credit: 3.

SED 480 Responsibilities of the Professional Educator. This course is designed to assist future teachers in understanding the structure, organization, and management of public schools at the national, state, and local levels. Course content will include a study of the needs of the special learner and students from various cultures. Prerequisite: Admission to Student Teaching Program. This course is taken during the student teaching semester. Credit 3.

SED 494 Classroom Management for Secondary Schools. This course provides a survey of classroom management and discipline approaches appropriate in a public school setting. A range of management approaches and models will be critiqued. Study will include the philosophical foundations and integration of these models. Students will observe or assist teachers in a secondary classroom for a minimum of 30 hours. Prerequisites: SED 374 & 383, Regular admission to Educator Preparation Program required and Departmental Approval. Field experiences in 8-12 public schools included in this course. This course is taken in block with RDG 392 and SED 464. Credit 3.

SED 496 Student Teaching in the Secondary Classroom. The student is assigned full-time student teaching responsibilities at the secondary level (Grades 8-12) for a placement of approximately six to seven weeks. This course must be taken with SED 497. This time is divided among observation, participation, teaching, conference and mentoring activities. Each placement corresponds to the candidate's teaching fields or certification areas. Prerequisite: Admission to Student Teaching Program. Credit 3.

SED 497 Student Teaching in the Secondary Classroom. The student is assigned full-time student teaching responsibilities at the secondary level (Grades 8-12) for a placement of approximately six to seven weeks. This course must be taken with SED 496 or EED 491. This time is divided among observation, participation, teaching, conference and mentoring activities. Each placement corresponds to the candidate's teaching fields or certification areas. Prerequisite: Admission to Student Teaching Program. Credit 3.

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